Sarah did it again. Her ability to create funny, adorable, and most importantly, relatable comics is what makes this book great. Something everyone can enjoy!

I'm not sure whether this is just a total mismatch to my sense of humour or I'm just missing something, as the reviews of this comic-strip book are so glowing. I just didn't find the comic strips funny, and some of them within six squares left me with nothing and I thought: 'oh, is that it?!'. I can see it cheering up plenty of people but this just didn't work for me I'm afraid.

I have wanted to read the Sarah Scribbles collection for a while now, but it was the title Herding Cats that finally got me to pounce. Jokes are funnier when they involve cats. This is an indisputable fact of the universe. I very much enjoyed the strips where Sarah pokes fun of her irrational devotion to her feline friend but was disappointed they were so few in number. Despite the title and cover picture, most of these comics are not animal related. That doesn't mean I didn't find humor in them-- I did-- but it wasn't quite what I was expecting. The last 20% of the book lost me completely, because it switched to a PSA about how the internet is a dumpster fire and tips for how sensitive artists can navigate it. I must not be a sensitive artist, because I had no idea what she was talking about. I can't say I'm now convinced to run out and purchase the other Sarah Scribbles books, but I did enjoy this, and it made the half hour or so it took me to read it a happier place.

I love Sarah Anderson's little scribbles. Many of them are so applicable to the life of a bookworm that I wonder if she's wandered into my own brain.
This time she added a section to the back all about the dangers of the internet and whether or not to post your stuff. This was a slight deviation but she handled the subject matter with humor and quite sage advice for young aspiring artists.
I would highly recommend any of her books.

Once again, Sarah Andersen delivers a highly-relatable (too relatable) book for those with anxiety, those that like to create art, and those that just...ya know...are trying to navigate life. I would love to keep this book right next to Neil Gaiman's "Make Good Art" for routine reading. THANK YOU FOR THIS, SARAH.

An excellent collection of comics. Autobiographical comics that depict the author's struggles with anxiety and the everyday foibles of human life with a big dose of self-deprecation and humor. Includes a little advice for young people interested in creative fields at the end.

'"With characteristic wit and charm, Sarah Andersen's third collection of comics and illustrated personal assays offers a survival guide for frantic modern life: from the importance of avoiding morning people, to internet troll defence 101, to the not-so-life-changing futility of tidying up. But when all else fails and the world around you is collapsing, make a hot chocolate, count the days until Halloween, and snuggle up next to your furry beacon of hope"

I'm a huge Sarah Andersen fan, so I was beyond excited to get an ARC of her new collection of comics. Herding cats is every bit as funny and real as her previous books, and although the themes are the same in all three books (friends, pets, the fear induced by deadlines of doom) they never feel repetitive to me. I think the "one more page" story, the one with Sarah's day ruined because she forgot her headphones at home (I feel your pain!) and the one in which Sarah's brain refuses to separate real and fictional people when creating emotional bonds are my favourites from this third book. I also roared with laughter many times with her stories about procrastinating because I so recognise myself in those right now. The book also includes an assay on how to deal with the internet when you're a young artist trying to get recognition and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this part, not only because I wholeheartedly agree with the author about the state of the Internet these days, but because it's written with charming simplicity and the self-deprecating humour that I love in her comics.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to have a good laugh at their own expense. Actually, I recommend this book to just everyone :P

Herding Cats is the third little collection of cartoons from Sarah Anderson's Sarah's Scribbles - really, it's just the delightful little cartoons we're all well and truly used to by now, nothing particularly new and exciting about it. Some of them are incredibly relatable to me personally, while others completely over my head, which is one of the things I adore the most about these; they depict different "levels" of introvertion, not just the general "base"-level. And they do it in a kind, realistic way, sprinkled with a bit of humour and sass - honestly, what's not to love?
I was initially a bit worried that it would be too much of a good thing, what with Herding Cats being the third book of scribbles, but they're still as wonderful as always, and the content still feels fresh, despite depicting situations of similar nature.

Also there's a neat little essay-type thing at the end with advice to young artists, which, while not necessarily relevant to me, is super lovely to see. Artists supporting artists, no matter how, makes me a happy little camper. That part is just A+.

I received this as an advanced copy from Netgalley.com for an honest review.

I swear, Sarah Anderson's strips are pixelated joy. Each one speaks to me in a different way, and I found myself nodding enthusiastically as I read them and/or laughing my ass off. She speaks to my inner animal lover and my inner anxiety and angst fueled woman. I liked this so much, I want to get some of strips printed out and hang them on the wall so moments when I am losing my mind, or having crazy anxiety due to my period and I can look up at the picture and go "ahhhh. Yes. I am not alone in this insanity." I haven't read the first two books in the series which is so very exciting because that means I get to experience them for the first time and look forward to all the joy. I would definitely recommend this book to any adult reader. I find some of her strips speak specifically to being a woman, but even then male readers will get a chuckle. Readdddd itttt.

This is such a fun book! As a cat lover, I loved all the references to animals. There is also a wide variety of subjects in this comic book, so I’m pretty sure that everyone would enjoy at least a few pages. I’ve always thought that Sarah Andersen’s drawings were funny and this book proved it once again! If you’re looking for a short and funny comic novel, this is the one for you!

Flat-our hilarious, and a necessary voice these days. Make stuff!

I feel like Sarah Sanderson is the Jerry Seinfeld of graphic novels. She finds the little things in life that most people just accept as is and finds the humor in them. I also enjoyed the last section where Anderson speaks about being a creator in the current age being dependent on the internet and all that that entails. But her message is to all the young people and all the creators out there - create.

I loved this graphic novel. I will be rereading it and sharing it for many years to come. Thank you for the advance copy.

I'm already familiar with Sarah's work so I knew exactly what I was gonna get: fun. And I got exactly what I came for.

In this collection, Sarah keeps debunking myths about "artist life" and expressing her love for pets. Bunny is there too, as is her boyfriend and her brain. I did miss her cute but evil uterus (I know that sounds weird but it's a character, I swear!) but we basically laugh for 80 pages so I can't complain.

If there's one word I'd pick to describe Sarah's work, it's "relatable". It's a breath of fresh air in an age where we're almost assaulted by other people's seemingly perfect and glamourous lives on social media. These simple looking comic strips send a "girl next door" vibe, especially since they mirror our own habits and insecurities. You can feel a connection to them and every time you laugh, you end up by saying "OMG that's so true!"

But it's not all funny comic strips. The last 30 pages of the book focus on new artists, whom Sarah urges not to give up on their art for fear of mean critiques. It's really inspiring to read, and I've already recommended it to a couple of friends who I think need to read this. I'm very glad she thought about this and put it in the book.

Of course I strongly recommend this book. I's cute, it's funny, it's relatable and there are cats in it, what more could I possibly ask?

Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for allowing me to read an ARC of this book!

I adore Sarah's Scribbles! Funny enough, they remind me of my own life and anxieties. I first discovered Sarah's Scribbles online, and I couldn't help but think, "this is exactly how I react... to everything." It was eerily scary how I was able to relate to nearly every comic I came across of Sarah's. Now, Sarah's Scribbles is back with a third book, Herding Cats. This is the book that I needed that I never thought that I needed in my life. Herding Cats is full of laugh-out-loud fun in short comic strips. It is the mouthpiece for a generation of introverted millennials and their every day problems.

I've always loved Sarah's work, and this book is no different. Her art is absolutely delightful and I identify deeply with everything she makes. I really enjoyed the last bit of the book, which was actually a series of short essays directed at young creators to help them deal with criticism and encouraging them to go out out there and make things.

Another fantastic collection however, despite the important message in the last third of the book, I can't help but feel it sombre-ed its amusing beginnings.

I love Sarah's Scribbles. She brings such a unique perspective to daily life, and this book focused primarily on the struggle of young artists, which I think will speak to a lot of people. I'm not artistic in any way, but I have a lot of students who are and always talk about how they hit creative walls, deal with naysayers, and wrestle with self-doubt. From my perspective, her love of cats and extreme anxiety issues have always spoken to me and make me feel like I'm not alone in the world.

I love Sarah’s scribbles so much! I read her previous collection when it first came out and also really enjoyed it. I often find myself smiling or actually laughing out loud (which never happens). I loved the different thing that she did in this where she wrote a little how to for artists who are new and might need advice/help. I think Sarah’s work is so relatable and hilarious. I highly recommend for anyone who has pets and deals with anxiety also!

Reading this book I spent the whole process having to resist the urge to hit 'share' on this darkly humorous and well-observed HIGHLY RELATABLE CONTENT.
As a long time follower of 'Sarah's Scribbles' on Facebook, this collection was a real treat for me. The simple little drawings have an oft-underestimated and surprising knack for hitting you right in the laughs and/or feels. It's really great to see them all pulled together in one place - and only after I read this one did I realise there are another two prior to this *adds to wishlist*.
The section at the end with advice for budding artists is absolutely brilliant - I wasn't expecting to find it there and - just like the comics - I was desperate to share. I'm a creative writing tutor and the lack of confidence a lot of young people have in their wonderful creative work is heartbreaking - I ant them ALL to read the inspirational advice at the back of this book.

Fans of Sarah Andersen will no doubt find this book to be a nice little addition to their Sarah's Scribbles collection. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this book as much as other people did. I did enjoy the comic strips. As usual, Sarah's work is full of humor and remains very relatable. However, I found them to be quite repetitive after a while and yes, even a tiny bit boring. Perhaps it's because I was already familiar with some of these strips from seeing them online? Or perhaps it's just that this book remains very, very similar to the first other 2 in the series. Too similar, in fact.

I will say though that I did enjoy the section at the end of the book dedicated to budding artists. Sarah's thoughts and advice were certainly a nice addition to this book.